GDP increased by 2.7% in the first quarter

According to the preliminary estimate, gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have increased by 2.7% in real terms in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period of the previous year. The contribution of external trade is the main driver of growth, as a surplus in trade in goods and services results in a positive contribution of external trade to economic growth of 5.3% in the…